Tuesday, November 11, 2025

2026 Chittenden Alpine Ski and Snowboard Practice

Hi all, our Chittenden program is pleased to partner with Vermont Adaptive to provide Alpine Ski and Snowboard practice. Please contact David Bogdan <dbogdansr@gmail.com>, phone 802-865-3840 to sign up. I will need to know if you need equipment and transportation when you sign up. Also, we will require a current medical on file before you may go to the mountain!  

Vermont Adaptive is limiting us to 20 athletes on Sunday afternoons. We will add you to the list on a first come first serve basis. If 20 athletes sign up, we will start a wait list. I want to highlight that attendance at practice is important. We expect everyone who signs up to commit to attending practices! That said, we will still follow Covid-19 Guidelines. I want to emphasize that if you have any symptoms, such as sneezing, cough or fever or just aren't feeling well, you must stay home!

Now is a good time to get your equipment out and schedule a tune-up so you are all set to go!

We plan to provide transportation from Special Olympics Vermont to Sugarbush Mt Ellen for those who need it. We will depart at 11:45AM and plan to be back by 4:45PM. We need volunteers to drive! Please contact David Bogdan to volunteer!

Please note that the lunch bar at Mt Ellen will only take payment by credit card and will not accept cash. Please plan accordingly and bring snacks and drinks if you do not have a card.  

Here are the details from Oliver at Vermont Adaptive, you will have to complete the athlete profile and the online waivers:

When: Sundays, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm 
Dates: 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 3/1, 3/15 and 3/29
Where: Vermont Adaptive Office, Murphy’s Annex, Mt Ellen, Sugarbush Resort, Warren, VT

Required Vermont Adaptive Paperwork- 
Vermont Adaptive has their own online registration system. Once I turn in the team roster, they will send you a link for a required on-line profile. They will also send a separate link for their required waiver. Vermont Adaptive will not allow you to participate without a complete profile and waiver!

Special Olympics Vermont Winter Games
The 2026 Special Olympics Vermont Winter Games will be held at the Hermitage Club, Wilmington, VT on March 9th. Travel and overnight plans will be announced after Special Olympics Vermont finalizes the event schedule. 
 
Thanks, Dave

Saturday, November 8, 2025

2026 Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Practice

Hi all, we are happy to offer Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe practice starting Saturday January 3th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. This year we will be at the Sleepy Hollow Inn, Ski and Bike Center, 427 Ski Lodge Drive, Huntington, VT 05462. 

Please contact Dave Bogdan <dbogdansr@gmail.com> or 802-865-3840 to sign up. .

Sleepy Hollow will require all participants to complete a waiver. I will distribute the waiver as soon as we get it from Sleepy Hollow

As always, we need a current medical to participate. I can check your status when you sign up.

Practice will run from January 3rd through March 7th 2026. If the trails are closed, we have the option to walk the Williston Bike Path or walk at the University Mall.
 
Special Olympics Vermont Winter Games
The 2026 Special Olympics Vermont Winter Games on  Monday March 9th in Willmington, VT. Alpine Ski and Snowboard will be at the Hermitage Club and Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe will be at the Marlboro Nordic Ski Center at Potash Hill. Travel and overnight plans will be announced once Special Olympics finalizes the event schedule.
 
Thanks, Dave